Anniston · Oxford · Calhoun County, Alabama
Fence Installation in Anniston & Oxford, AL
Wood privacy, picket and vinyl fences and gates for homes in Anniston, Oxford and nearby Calhoun County. Get the local rules and real price ranges here, then book a free on-site estimate.
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- Anniston, Oxford & nearby Calhoun County
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Start with the question you have
What will my fence cost?
Per-foot ranges by material and height, plus the costs people forget: surveys, old-fence removal and the permit.
Which fence should I pick?
Wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum and composite compared, with what Alabama's damp ground does to posts.
Where can it go?
Alabama's partition-fence law, sharing costs with a neighbor, and how close to the line you can build.
Do I need a permit?
What Anniston and Oxford each publish: who to call, how to apply, and Anniston's fee formula.
Ballpark cost
$20–$60 per linear foot, new wood or vinyl fence (national range)
HomeGuide's national cost guide puts a new wood or vinyl fence at $20 to $60 per linear foot, or $4,000 to $12,000 for a typical job. A 6-foot privacy fence runs about $25 to $60 per foot, and chain link about $9 to $30.[1] These are national figures, not local quotes. See the full cost guide.
Two local rules to know first
- Anniston: the City lists “Fence/Accessory Structure” as work that needs a construction permit, and you can apply online.[2] The zoning ordinance file posted on the City's site (marked “Draft”) limits fences along the front yard to 36 inches, so confirm with the City.[3]
- Oxford: the zoning ordinance allows fences along a residential lot line up to 6 feet and says the finished side must face the neighbor.[4]
Details, exceptions and phone numbers are on the permits page.
How an estimate works
- 1
You get in touch
Call or use the quote form and say where the property is, roughly how many feet of fence you want, the height, and the material you're leaning toward.
- 2
The contractor comes out
The contractor looks at the yard, the slope and where the lines are, then gives you a price.
- 3
You decide
Compare it with other quotes if you like. If you go ahead, your contract is directly with the contractor, not with this website.
Before anyone digs: a short checklist
- Know where your line is. Alabama law treats a fence built on the line between two owners as a partition fence, and a neighbor who joins onto it can owe part of the cost.[5][6] If the line isn't marked, a survey is cheaper than a dispute; HomeGuide lists surveys at $200 to $1,200.[1]
- Check easements and the street right-of-way. Both cities' zoning rules restrict fences in rights-of-way and easements.[3][4]
- Get utilities marked. Alabama law requires at least three business days' notice through Alabama 811 before digging. The call is free.[7]
- Verify the contractor. Alabama's Home Builders Licensure Board says to check a contractor's license before signing a contract over $10,000, and to get a written contract that shows the license number.[8][9]
How this site works
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Sources
- HomeGuide, Fence installation cost (national ranges, updated Feb 3, 2026) (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- City of Anniston, Building Department (permits, GovWell portal) (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- City of Anniston, Zoning Ordinance file posted on the City's Zoning page (dated 6/26/24, marked “Draft”) (PDF) (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- City of Oxford, Zoning Ordinance (adopted Sept 26, 2017, as amended) (PDF) (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- Code of Alabama § 35-7-1, Partition fences defined (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- Code of Alabama § 35-7-3, Expenses borne proportionately by adjoining owners (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- Alabama Power, Call Before You Dig (Alabama 811) (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board, How to Hire a Builder (accessed Oct 17, 2026)
- Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board, Do's and Don'ts of Hiring a Contractor (accessed Oct 17, 2026)